PARISH & SACRAMENTAL INFORMATION

Pastor: Rev. Michael Lane

Rectory: (815) 725-2209

Fax: (815) 741-8844

Webpage: www.stjudejoliet.org

St. Jude School 2204 McDonough Street Joliet, IL 60436-1893

School Office: (815) 729-0288

Fax: (815) 729-0344

Weekend Masses

Saturday 4:00 pm

Sunday 8:00 am, 10:00 am & 12:00 noon

Holy Day Masses

7:00 pm the night before, 10:00 am, 12:00 noon & 5:15 pm

Masses on Civil Holidays

Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day and Thanksgiving, masses will be at 9:00 am

St Jude Novena

Every Tuesday Evening 7:00 pm

Weekday Masses

12:05 pm (except Saturdays)

Sacrament of Reconciliation

Sat. 3:00 to 3:45 pm

Adoration Chapel of St. Joseph Hours 6:00 am - 9:00 pm every day

For baptisms, marriages, communion to homebound and parish registration, please call the rectory.

MIS S IO N S T A T E M EN T

The Church of St. Jude Parish family celebrates God’s presence by striving to live the Word and by sharing God’s Love, Joy, and Peace. We work to build unity through Worship, Prayer, Education, Service, Fellowship, and by ministering to the needs of each other and the community at large.

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FAMILY FORMATION

Mark your calendars with these important dates!

I Believe! The next Family Formation Night is Monday, November 6th

6:30-8PM in the church. Join us as we grow deeper in our understanding of the Creed and what it means to say “I believe!” with one’s whole heart!

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS

Are you an adult seeking to be baptized, receive your First Holy Communion, Reconciliation, and/or Confirmation, or even just want to learn more about the Catholic faith? St. Jude Parish invites you to learn

about Catholicism and the RCIA process. If you, friends, or family members are interested in coming, please contact Sarah Reznicek at re@stjudejoliet.net for more information.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Flames of Faith Candle Intentions

for the Week of October 15, 2017

· For the success of our capital campaign

· For the soul of Sam Chirich

· For those affected by Hurricane Nate

· For Pope Francis

· For Bishop Conlon

· For Fr. Michael and all the priests that serve here at St. Jude Parish

JOIN THE FUN! St. Jude School's biggest fundraiser, Believe, is coming up on Saturday, October 21, 2017. This annual event is a great opportunity for school families, parishioners, and friends to come together for fellowship & good food! This year's theme is Blue Jean Ball, and tickets include dinner, dessert, open bar and music. For additional information and to purchase your tickets, go to http://17Believe.gesture.com. B

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Saturday, October 21st and Sunday, October 22nd, 2017

4 pm Reader (Treamer, Lynn) EMs (Cich, Frank - Kasky, Jodi-Ann - Paul, Eileen) Servers (Kasky - Hailey, & Kelsie Paige - Moreno, Luke)

8 am Reader (Matuszewski, Ronald) EMs (Serra, Rich - Serra, Sue - Tyrell, Jim) Servers 3 needed

10 am Reader (Murphy, Joann) EMs (Grant, Sue - Moretti, Sandy - Spisak, Nancy) Servers (Ryan - Frank, Jack & Molly)

12 noon Reader (Turk, Celeste) EMs (Hensley, Elbe - Hensley, Rose - Krumdick, Marianne) Servers (Bozue - Encinas, Bella - Encinas, Antonio)

TREE OF LIGHT INFANT MEMORIAL MASS On Sunday, November 5, 2017 all families and individuals are welcome to attend this Mass at the Blanchette Catholic Center in Crest Hill. This beautiful liturgy will remember babies who have been lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death, other pregnancy losses or early childhood death. At 2:00PM, a special tree blessing ceremony for family members to commemorate these babies will precede the mass. Family members may wish to arrive at 1:30PM to sign in and to gather in the chapel. A reception with light refreshments will be served immediately following. To register online, go to http://conta.cc/2f4CvXS or call (815)838-5334 by November 1. If you are not able to attend but would like your baby remembered, please call us.

JOYFUL AGAIN! RETREAT/WORKSHOP

WEEKEND FOR WIDOWED MEN & WOMEN Feeling “stuck”? Need something to help you as you try to become whole again after the loss of your spouse? Come and see how to make inroads into your new life. There will be a retreat/workshop on Oct. 28 & 29 at Nazareth Retreat House in Batavia

or Nov. 11 & 12 at Our Lady of the Angels House of Prayer in Lemont. The retreats include overnight stay and meals. Space is limited—register early. Phone Joyful Again Widowed Ministry at (708)354-7211.

FAMILY FALL NATURE HIKE

Take time to breathe in what God created on Saturday, October 21 from 8:30AM-12PM. The Knights of Columbus Council 10637 is sponsoring a family fall nature hike at Rock Run Preserve mile loop trail located on Black Road between Essington and I-55. Father Michael will provide a

prayer and blessing at 9am to kick off time for faith, family, friends, fresh air, and fall colors.

CEF 5TH ANNUAL ‘MOVE YOUR FEET’

WALK-A-THON SET FOR OCT. 20 Parents...Grandparents...Neighbors...Parishioners…

join your Catholic school children and staff on Friday, October 20 to help promote the value of Catholic schools. You and your students can “Move Your Feet to Give a Child a Seat’ by

walking one loop around your school. All proceeds are strictly used to help NEW Catholic school students with need-based scholarships. Last year, St. Jude Catholic School received $56,250 in CEF scholarship assistance. Listen to Relevant Radio (AM 930, 950) for more details or visit www.CEFJoliet.org.

RACHEL’S VINEYARD RETREATS Rachel’s Vineyard weekend retreats offer a beautiful opportunity for healing to any woman or man who has struggled with emotional or spiritual pain of an abortion. The next weekend retreat is on October 20-22. To register, call (866)99-4-GIVE(4483). Visit www.rachelsvineyard.org for more information.

HIPPA LAWS Current laws prohibit the hospitals from sharing with us the list of parishioners who have been admitted. If you or your loved ones are in the hospital or are being admitted, please call the rectory to let us know.

COMING EVENTS

Oct. 17th 7:00 pm Novena—Church

Oct. 19th 6:30 pm CCW—Music Room

Oct. 21st 6:30 am Fishers of Men—Music Room

6:00 pm Believe Dinner Auction—School

Mon. 12:05 pm † Robert and Mary Larkin (Tom Verti)

† Carol Koniuszy (Husband)

Tues. 12:05 pm † Bill Keck (Jim & Nancy Block)

Wed. 12:05 pm † Jerome Comer (Comer Family)

† Sam Chirich (Wife & Family)

Thurs. 12:05 pm † Jack and David Muren (Family)

† Mary and Larry Roesel (Family)

Fri. 12:05 pm † Gloria Matusefski (Melba Keith)

Sat. 4:00 pm † Margarita Hirsch (Jim & Rita Kubalewski)

Sun. 8:00 am People of St. Jude

10:00 am † Caroline Cimino (Ann Barbini)

12:00 pm † Pietro Cerrone (Antonio Brandolino)

Masses for the Week

October 15th through October 22nd, 2017

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

Sunday: Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-6/Phil 4:12-14, 19-20/Mt 22:1-

14 or 22:1-10

Monday: Rom 1:1-7/Ps 98:1-4/Lk 11:29-32

Tuesday: Rom 1:16-25/Ps 19:2-5/Lk 11:37-41

Wednesday: 2 Tm 4:10-17b/Ps 145:10-13, 17-18/Lk 10:1-9

Thursday: Rom 3:21-30/Ps 130:1b-6ab/Lk 11:47-54

Friday: Rom 4:1-8/Ps 32:1b-2, 5, 11/Lk 12:1-7

Saturday: Rom 4:13, 16-18/Ps 105:6-9, 42-43/Lk 12:8-12

Next Sunday: Is 45:1, 4-6/Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10/1 Thes 1:1-5b/Mt 22:15-21

A CALL TO CARE AND COMPASSION

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” ….Nelson Mandela

St Jude in New Lenox Peace and Social Justice Ministry is hosting Social Justice Day: A Call to Care and Compassion, on Saturday October 21 at Providence High School from 8:30AM to 1PM. The educational event is an opportunity for individuals of all ages and backgrounds to learn more about issues of today. The day will consist of four 45-minute workshops on the following topics that face 21st Century Christians: Immigration, Human Trafficking, Welcoming Refugees and Environment/Care for God’s Creation. Providence is located at 1800 W Lincoln Hwy, New Lenox. There is no fee to attend, but a free will offering at the event is welcome. Registration is preferred. Visit www.stjudes.org/justice or contact Pam at (815)463-1696.

SHOE DONATIONS NEEDED

Please donate your gently worn used and new shoes. (Shoes that you would give to family, as a hand-me-down.) This will not only help people in developing countries, but it will also enable a Ukrainian orphan to visit a family in Joliet for 4 weeks this Christmas. Drop the shoes, (men’s, women’s, or children’s,) in the box in the Church foyer, anytime through November 26, 2017. And if you’d like to learn more about bringing an orphan to your home this Christmas, please email Sue at tomedbobpj@gmail.com Thank you!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Do you have a nursing background? Waterleaf, a local pregnancy resource center/clinic is in need of some dedicated nurses! The nurse is one of the first “faces” of Waterleaf and critical to the success of our mission. They provide medical care to the clients and duties include running pregnancy tests, witnessing and documenting ultrasounds and limited STD testing and treatment. Usual commitment is at least 4 hours/week at our Aurora location. Spanish-Speaking a plus! If you or somebody you know is interested in this position, please download an application at waterleafwc.org. Please call Sheryl Finn for more information at (630)701-6270.

RETROUVAILLE MARRIAGE HELP

Marriage Help – Stress in Your Marriage? –

Retrouvaille is a program for married couples that feel bored, disillusioned, frustrated, or angry in their marriage. Some experience coldness. Others experience conflict in their relationship. Most don’t

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INTERCESSIONS FOR LIFE

May God grant us the eyes to see

and the hearts to love those who need us

to walk with them in times of suffering; We pray to the Lord

28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

"My friend, how is it that you came in here without a wedding garment?" Today's Gospel parable is unsettling in several ways. The various images of rejection, mistreatment, and violence paint an unpleasant picture. Guests refuse to come to a feast, servants are killed, troops are dispatched. The King continues to try to fill his dinner hall, and then when someone finally does show up, the King throws him out for wearing the wrong clothes. What is going on here?

The message would have been a poignant one for his Jewish listeners. As the chosen people, they were the first to receive the "invitation" to share in the kingdom of God. But the chief priests and elders were uninterested in accepting Jesus and his authority; thus they didn't show up for the feast. But what about those who did come? Something is expected of them as well. Donning a "wedding garment" is like being properly prepared to enter God's kingdom. Just showing up isn't enough. Here it's important to pay attention to the details. The King first calls his poorly dressed guest "friend." The approach begins with mercy and kindness. But the man gives no defense for himself, and displays no desire to change. It's as if he doesn't really care to be there at all. The question this raises for us is whether or not we are "dressed" appropriately. We may hang around the banquet hall--going to church, professing to be Christian--

but are we sincere guests of the King of kings? Do we truly accept Christ's teachings and live by them, or are we just showing up? The splendors of the invitation Christ gives us should not be taken for granted. We are called to share in a royal feast. May we all be grateful guests.

PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN

The Diocese of Joliet has a vigorous program to train those who work with our children called Protecting God's Children. The safety and protection of children against any form of abuse is of the highest priority for us. All coaches, volunteers, and employees who work with the children of St. Jude Parish are required to attend a Protecting God's Children Seminar and submit to a background check. Compliance prior to participating is mandatory per the Diocese of Joliet. If you plan to be a volunteer during the school year or would like more information, please contact Sue Serra at richsue73@sbcglobal.net, Subject: St. Jude or (815)514-0375, or contact Jack Roche at jr4bscd@yahoo.com, Subject: St. Jude or (815)609-5858.

Child & Youth Protection — Reporting Sexual Abuse

Anyone with reason to believe that a child has been abused or is being abused should report their suspicions to civil authorities. Contact: Illinois Department of Children and Family Services at 1-800-25ABUSE (1-800-252-2873) or the local police.

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Annual

St. Nicholas Festival Craft & Vendor Fair

Saturday, November 18, 2017 9 a.m.— 4 p.m.

$40 “wall” space«$30 “inside” space

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(815) 351-8949 Register by November 3rd

The 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time — October 15, 2017

WORD OF LIFE “We must listen to God, who speaks to us. Having a well-formed conscience doesn’t mean we have all the answers to the complex problems in the world, but it does mean that we are sensitive to the needs and struggles of other people.” USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities “Understanding Conscience”

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

Do you have a family member in the military? If so, please submit their name, address, rank and branch of the military and a picture for our Honor Board so that we can remember them in our prayers. You may leave it at the display table, drop it off at the rectory or call Melba Keith at (815)744-9212. If your information is already on the board and no longer current, please let Melba know. The board will be updated for Veteran's Day on November 10th.

LET NO HERO BE FORGOTTEN

OPERATION CARE PACKAGE

St. Jude CCW will be collecting items, or monetary donations to send packages to our deployed military to let them know we care and appreciate their service. Please check out the display in the vestibule for items needed and to see what you can do to help.

FISHERS OF MEN RETREAT

The Fishers of Men present: “Be Transformed” Fishers of Men Fall Retreat Where: Cardinal Stritch Retreat Center 1300 Stritch Drive, Mundelein, IL 60060

When: November 11-12

Saturday 7:30AM arrival, Mass @ 8AM-End Sunday by Noon

What: $120- Coffee and pastries after Mass on Saturday and Three meals (lunch and dinner Saturday, breakfast on Sunday) Overnight stay/accommodations included with a private room

Spiritual Directors Fr. Burke Masters & Fr. Dennis Spies

New Topics & Expanded Program

There are only 60 spots available so register early!

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